Extended Tabby

An extended tabby is a tabby weavein which the warp (ends) and weft (picks) threads are normally used in groups of two or more. Sometimes, however, the warps are used in pairs while the weft threads are single, or the other way around.

The following French terms are sometimes used to describe different types of extended tabby:

Louisine: an extended tabby in which only the warp ends are moved in groups of two or more

Cannelé: an extended tabby in which only the picks move in groups of two or more (single ends are used)

Gros de Tours: a cannelé in which only two ends are moving together (single picks are used)

Natté: an extended tabby whereby both the warp and weft threads are moved in groups of two or more.